jerry brown has already been california's governor back in the 1970s and '80s. >>> in new york democrat cuomo claimed victory for the race for a job once held by his father but republicans made gains in eight states, including two political battle grounds oovpz n. south carolina and early endorsement from sarah palin boosted her to victory, the state's first woman governor. a record 37 governorships were on the line. with more going republican, the gop will gain an edge in congressional redistricting and the 2012 presidential race. sandra hughes, cbs news, los angeles. >>> and we'll be right back with a check of moneywatch and continuing election coverage. this is the "cbs morning news." know what gets me out of bed early? breakfast at subway! [ male announcer ] a big day deserves a better breakfast. choose from a dee-licious lineup of our newest $5 footlong breakfast melts, like the sunrise subway melt. [ strahan ] subway. build your better breakfast. >>> here's a look at weather in cities around the country. new york, sunny, 53. denver, sunny, 66. and it is a sunny, 95 in los angeles.